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General Election 2018: Imran to face Rafique, Gulalai in Lahore, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Former minister of railways Khawaja Saad Rafique and ex-MNA Aisha Gulalai will contest the forthcoming election against PTI chairman Imran Khan from National Assembly constituencies in Lahore and Islamabad, it emerged Monday, as the process of submission of nomination papers for General Election 2018 concluded.
PTI chairman Imran Khan will be facing PML-N's Saad Rafique in NA-131 Lahore. Khan has also submitted nominations from National Assembly constituencies in Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar and Mianwali.
The returning officer of NA-131 Lahore has also summoned Imran Khan on June 18 for the verification of his nomination papers.
Aisha Gulalai, who had been affiliated with the PTI in the past, will contest the polls against her former party chairman from NA-53 Islamabad.
Gulalai alleged that the PTI has diverted from its ideological stance. Maintaining that Imran was not going to form the government, she alleged that 'criminals were handed party tickets instead of workers.'
PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif filed his nomination forms in NA-132 Lahore. Hamza Shehbaz submitted his nomination papers from Punjab Assembly constituency PP-64.
Former first daughter Maryam Nawaz will be contesting the polls from two National Assembly constituencies in Lahore: NA-127 and NA-125.
Former speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq also submitted his nomination papers from NA-133 and NA-125 in Lahore.
Renowned singer and Barabri Party chief Jawad Ahmad will also contest the election from NA-131 and NA-132.
Former military ruler General (retd) Pervez Musharraf's nomination papers were also submitted on Monday for NA-1 Chitral, NA-188 Layyah and NA-247 Karachi, his party, All Pakistan Muslim League, said in a statement.
Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will contest the forthcoming general election from NA-200 Larkana, NA-246 Karachi that includes his party's stronghold Lyari, and NA-8 Malakand, according to a statement issued by the PPP.
Former Sindh Assembly deputy speaker Shehla Raza will also contest the polls against PTI chairman Imran Khan from NA 243 Karachi.
The Election Commission of Pakistan had set June 11 as the final date for submission of nomination papers for General Election 2018.
In the second phase of the election schedule, officials will scrutinise the nomination papers until June 19.
The country is set to go to the polls on July 25, 2018.
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Toyota Hilux GR Sport: If it's up to Toyota, anyone can be a Dakar driver
The Toyota Hilux has long been known for its indestructible character. Partly because of this, Nasser Al-Attiyah managed to take the third Dakar victory for Toyota in 2019 with a Hilux. He did this under the flag of Toyota Gazoo Racing. This inspired the Japanese to make a sportier version of the normal 'street' Hilux.
Look for the differences
Put the Hilux GR Sport next to its non-Dakar brothers and play a game of 'spot the difference'. According to Toyota, the biggest difference is in the badge, which adorns the clunky nose. With normal Toyota's Hilux you see the well-known logo here. On the GR Sport, it has been replaced by the Toyota name, spelled out in classic arrangement. The large grille around these letters now features a special G-shaped pattern, referring to Gazoo Racing. The 'spot the difference' game ends when you've spotted the larger fog lamp housing and black accents here and there.
Logo here, logo there
Inside, Toyota has put more effort into conveying the Dakar experience. But where Al-Attiyah encountered sand in the craziest places at the end of his trip, that's where the Hilux buyer will find GR Sport logos. They are everywhere: on the backrests, the floor mats, the infotainment system and even the start button. But Toyota has done more to emphasize the sporty character of the Hilux than just sticking logos. Sports seats with red accents, aluminum pedals, a carbon fiber look on the dashboard, everywhere you are reminded to sit in a sporty pick-up.
More sporty on the road
This is also reflected in the driving behavior of the Hilux. Pickups are not known for great handling or steering movements. But if we have to believe Toyota, this is different with the Hilux GR Sport. This sporty pick-up offers more responsiveness, grip and comfort than its well-known brother, both off-road and on public roads. This is due to an improved suspension with new front springs and so-called monotube shock absorbers, good for better response speed and heat dissipation.
None of that Dakar inspiration seems to have found its way to the engine, though. Like its less sporty brothers, the Toyota Hilux GR Sport is also powered by a 2.8 liter turbo engine with 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque. Toyota does not say a word about adjustments to the diesel block to reinforce the sporty rally aspirations. The payload and towing capacity of the pick-up also remains unchanged.
How much does a Hilux GR Sport cost?
From 45,995 euros you can park a little Dakar in the driveway. For that amount, such a Hilux GR Sport has a gray license plate. Of course, this price increases considerably if you put a lot of check marks on the option list. For example, you can equip the Hilux with LED headlights, Smart Entry, Dual Zone Climate Control, Downhill Assist Control, an automatic differential lock and a Panoramic View Monitor and JBL audio with 800 watts. The Toyota Hilux GR Sport is now available to order.
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Could Omicron Variant Trigger Heart Disease? Experts Find Shocking Facts!
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The purpose of this Notice of Intent (NOI) is to provide potential applicants advance notice that the Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the DOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE), intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number DE-FOA-0002058, titled Front-End Engineering and Design Studies for Carbon Capture Systems on Coal and Natural Gas Power Plants. PLEASE NOTE NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THIS NOTICE. Please do not submit questions or respond to this Notice of Intent. Prospective applicants to the FOA should begin developing partnerships, formulating ideas, and gathering data in anticipation of the issuance of this FOA. It is anticipated that this FOA will be posted to grants.gov and FedConnect in the first quarter of Calendar Year 2019. Additional details concerning this FOA can be found at FedConnect.


Being an employee and a student provides a lot of benefits. Not only is there the economic aspect; taking on additional obligations can teach responsibility and provide valuable skills and experience that will benefit you throughout life.
Once you have mastered the balance that is necessary to succeed in both tasks, you will be proud of yourself for taking on the challenge and realising how you can grow from it.
When do I start to pay income tax?
You will normally start to pay tax from your first payday. The amount of tax you pay depends on your level of pay and the amount of your tax credits. If your pay on any payday is less than your tax credits then you don't pay tax on that pay-day. If your pay is more than your tax credits, you pay tax on the difference.
If you start work in the first week / month of the tax year your employer will deduct one week's / month's fraction of your annual tax credits from your first week's / month's pay and will deduct tax from the balance.
If you start work in (say) the 27th week of the tax year your employer will calculate your gross tax on your wages, but you will have 27 weeks tax credits to offset against this liability, this will continue until you utilise all your unused tax credits.


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Tim Cook said this past week at a privacy conference that he, and Apple, are in full support of a comprehensive federal privacy law in the United States. I'd like to take a look at one point in his argument.
There's a lot of talk about whether or not to use JSON Web Tokens and how to use them if you choose to. I'll go over some of the basics here.
I just haven't used it.
I've got a few irons in the fire right now and I'd like to talk through them.
I wrote a couple posts about Matrix a while back. On the topic of distributed services, I'd like to talk about Mastodon.
I firmly believe that gridlock is the essential feature of the American political system.
Kanban is an agile methodology uniquely suited to the way I do email.
Guido van Rossum, the Benevolent Dictator for Life of the Python project, has stepped down.
Are brands known as the best because of their attention to detail?
I talked last week about choosing the right abstraction to present to your users. Tesla's Autopilot feature is a textbook case of choosing the wrong abstraction.
I think there are a lot of issues that stem from the wrong choice of abstraction - either in a user interface or deeper within a system.
The Tom W Davis Clock Tower in Ohio State's North Campus area is pretty run-of-the-mill. The student reaction to it - now that's what's interesting.
I've always had a problem getting shirts that fit. Here's a new approach: order clothing made-to-measure online.
Here's some real gems that I make sure to keep up on.
I think there's quite a lot of value in impractical, disconnected-from-reality, argumentation.
I wonder if you can pick out what writing influences someone, and what subcultures they identify with, based on what terms and phrases they use.
I've spent the past week using Matrix, and here are my general impressions so far.
Matrix is the chat platform of the future.
What's going to replace email?
I was discussing remote work with a friend a couple of months back and ended up coming to a couple of interesting conclusions about how remote work would cause societal change if it were to become mainstream. The discussion was motivated based on the idea of a completely distributed office with no centralized location. I thought these two ideas in particular were worth sharing.
I'd like to present here a couple of simple internet security improvements that won't slow you down too much and will improve your personal security posture dramatically.
On today's HackADay: the Furby Organ. This is technically impressive, and it's highly rewarding when he starts playing music on it.
One of the things I think about regularly is how to properly manage a programming team.
I run Arch Linux both at work & at home and I use a few utilities between them to make them reliable and myself productive. Here's an overview of some of the choices I've made to make it that way.
I wrote the first draft of this article around three years ago. I found it in my drafts and touched it up for this week's post.
I've run across a few interesting puzzles on the internet over the years.
Being in the programming and technology sector comes with some unique concerns from the business angle.
Do you think advertising convinces you?
List comprehensions in Python are handy.
I've always been a fan of a good text adventure; this probably comes from my first computer gaming experience, Myst (not a text adventure, but a good puzzler - if you haven't played, it's on GOG, check it out). I've been entranced by Zork, but it's rare to find a well-done text adventure like it.
It was recently brought to my attention that the website I ran with Alvin Gao and Paul Conrady back in middle school is still around, in all its 90s glory. Feel free to check it out.
The original Bourne shell, the ancestor to the Bourne-Again Shell (bash) was written in C.
I gave this talk at OSU's Open Source Club on 2015-03-26.
I recently had to upgrade a PostGIS-enabled PostgreSQL 9.3 database to 9.4. In the process, it was decided that the server itself should be rebuilt and expanded. I accomplished the upgrade by dumping the data from the 9.3 installation (with pg_dumpall -c), transferring the file over SCP, and loading it into the new database with psql.
I've been working heavily with Git, and the more I get into it, the more well-designed I find it to be.
I have run a Minecraft server for a couple of years now for my family and friends. The way it's entertained me has changed over that time - first I was interested in the game itself, but I gradually became interested in how different rules and levels of enforcement affected gameplay.
But that's a different story; I'm here today to talk about GPL violations.
The shellshock bug, though it's now old news, is a bit more serious than how we treat it.
Last fall, I went to Startup Weekend here in Columbus, courtesy of the NEWPATH technical entrepreneurship group here on campus. It was a lot of hustle and a lot of fun.
I've been putting it off for a while now, but I axed my Facebook profile.
This past spring I had the good fortune of attending BoilerMake on the dime of my wonderful university.
Liquory is a webapp that I worked on over the course of a week and a half this summer with Claudius Mbemba. We produced it for the Delivery.com App Challenge.


Acadia National Park is best known for its rocky shorelines, coastal mountains, jagged cliffs and glacier-carved lakes. Although Acadia offers some stunning viewpoints along Park Loop Road, you'd be missing out if you didn't take advantage of the park's amazing trail system to experience some of the best views in the park!
With over 120 miles of hiking trails, many which are interconnected, Acadia National Park has a hike for everyone. The best hikes in Acadia are a matter of opinion. However, after several visits and lots of hikes, we've put together this list of what we think are some of the best Acadia National Park trails.
Things to do in Acadia National Park, what to pack and useful links are covered in our 15+ page itinerary for Acadia National Park.
If you can time it right, this short, family-friendly hike is a must-do when visiting Acadia National Park. During low tide, a dry sand bar connects the town of Bar Harbor to the forested Bar Island in Frenchman Bay and offers a unique hiking opportunity. Hike across the bar and let the kids explore the tide pools or hike to the high point on the island for views of Bar Harbor and some of the nearby mountains.
Bar Island is only accessible 1.5 hours before and after low tide, so check the Bar Harbor tide chart before your visit. Be aware of the time so you can make it off the island safely, as there are no public facilities on the island. If you get stuck, you can get a personal ferry back, but this is costly in both time and money!
Bar Island can be accessed by walking north on Bridge Street in downtown Bar Harbor.
If it's your first time in Acadia National Park, don't miss hiking the Ocean Path Trail. The mostly level, hike runs south along the coastline from Sand Beach to Otter Point. This trail is popular due to its accessibility but offers a great introduction to the park. Many of Acadia's most famous coastal spots are located along this trail, including Thunder Hole, Monument Cove, Boulder Beach and Otter Cliff.
The Ocean Path trailhead starts at Sand Beach parking lot, located along Park Loop Road, and ends at Otter Point. However, if parking isn't available at Sand Beach or you prefer a shorter walk, it easy to pick up the trail from numerous locations along Park Loop Road.
The Jordan Pond Loop was our family's favorite easy hike and, in our opinion, a great way to end the day. The hike starts on the south shore of Jordan Pond and travels along its shoreline. The loop walk is a combination of dirt path, raised log planks and some boulder scrambling at the far end of the lake.
Enjoy views of the Bubbles situated at the far end of the pond. Couple your hike with a stop at Jordan Pond House for their legendary popovers!
The Jordan Pond trailhead starts at the Jordan Pond parking lot on the south end of the lake.
The Bubbles, as seen from the south side of Jordan Pond, is one of the most famous views in the park. However, if you are up for a moderate hike, the summits of North and South Bubble have trails that should not be missed, and both provide stunning views overlooking Jordan Pond and the surrounding mountains. There are a variety of options for out-and-back and loop hikes in the area so be sure to consult a map to decide upon your route.
The hike to South Bubble, for an iconic shot of Bubble Rock, is certainly the easiest and most popular hike. Perched on the eastern edge of South Bubble's summit, this geological wonder is an example of a glacial erratic, a giant boulder moved and deposited by ancient glaciers. It is possibly the most famous rock in all of Maine, so be sure to visit this popular spot early in the morning!
If you have more time, we highly recommend incorporating a visit to North Bubble into your South Bubble hike. This less visited peak also offers amazing views and is a great place to escape the crowds at Bubble Rock.
The Bubbles Trail starts at the Bubbles Parking area on Park Loop Road (north of the Jordan Pond parking area).
Gorham Mountain isn't the tallest peak in Acadia National Park, but it is one of our favorites! The steady climb up the Gorham Mountain trail passes through spruce forest and passes the Waldron Bates memorial plaque before climbing above the Cadillac Cliffs to the 525-foot summit. Enjoy views of Otter Point to the south, Sand Beach to the east, the Beehive to the north and Cadillac Mountain to the west.
On the return hike, we recommend taking the Cadillac Cliffs Trail, if you don't mind a little adventure and some rock scrambling! Hike past chiseled cliffs, explore the edge of an old sea cave and pass through a granite tunnel. The short spur trail reconnects with the Gorham Mountain Trail at the Waldron Bates memorial plaque.
The Gorham Mountain trail starts at the Gorham Mountain parking area on Park Loop Road just past Thunder Hole. However, if hiking the full loop, you can also park at Sand Beach and start off walking on the Ocean Path Trail or head up the Bowl Trail.
Many of the best hikes in Acadia National Park are found on the popular east side of the park. However, we think the Acadia Mountain hike is one of the best on the west! Acadia Mountain is the high point of Mount Desert Island's western half (681-feet) and offers great views of Somes Sound and Southwest Harbor.
Although the hike isn't especially long, it does involve some steep sections. Hiking in the clockwise direction, the forested dirt trail turns to rock and requires a fairly steep scramble up some granite formations. Then, the terrain levels out a bit before reaching the summit, where the views are spectacular!
A morning hike granted us solitude and the perfect place to have a snack before descending the other side of the mountain. We highly recommend hiking the full loop instead of returning the way you came but be prepared for more rock scrambling and amazing views the whole way down! After crossing the Man O' War Brook, take the spur trail to the waterfall overlook and the edge of Somes Sound before following Man O' War Brook Road (dirt access road) back to the trailhead.
The Acadia Mountain trailhead is located along Route 102 by Echo Lake. The parking area is across the street from the trailhead and is small, so plan to arrive early or you'll need to park along the side of Route 102.
If you're looking for a thrilling climb that leads to some of the best views in the park, hike the Beehive Loop Trail, which is one of our absolute favorite Acadia National Park hiking trails! A short but steep trail goes right up the southern face of the Beehive and includes exciting features such as narrow, cliffside ledges and iron rungs. Upon reaching the summit, you'll be rewarded with views of Sand Beach, Great Head, Frenchman Bay and surrounding mountains.
Take a break, enjoy the views and have a snack before continuing west over the back side of the Beehive towards the Bowl, a beautiful pond nestled at the base of the surrounding mountains. Follow signs for the Bowl Trail back to the parking area.
If you aren't a fan of heights or are traveling with small children, consider hiking the family-friendly Bowl Trail up the backside of the Beehive to reach the summit and enjoy the same views.
The Beehive Trail begins at the Bowl trailhead located along Park Loop Road about 100 feet north of the Sand Beach parking area. The Sand Beach parking area is across the street from the trailhead, but additional parking is typically allowed along the right edge of Park Loop Road.
Already conquered the Beehive and looking for a hike that will really get your adrenaline pumping? The Precipice Trail is the most challenging and dangerous hiking trail in Acadia National Park. Scramble up the rugged east side of Champlain Mountain, an almost vertical 1,000-foot climb, with the aid of numerous iron rungs, bridges, metal ladders and switchbacks.
From the summit, take in ocean views and Frenchman Bay to the east and Dorr Mountain to the west. To return to the Precipice Trail parking area, take the Champlain North Ridge Trail to the Orange and Black Trail.
WARNING: The Precipice Trail is only recommended for experienced hikers without a fear of heights. Metal handholds and ladders become slippery when wet, so use extreme caution at all times and avoid this hike during bad weather.
NOTE: Due to nesting Peregrine Falcons, the Precipice Trail is usually closed from March 15 to August 15. Check the NPS site for trail closures.
The Precipice trailhead is located along Park Loop Road beyond the Sieur de Monts entrance fee station and before the Sand Beach parking area. The Precipice parking area is on the right side of the road.
As you can see, there are many things to do in Acadia and figuring out the right activities to do can be a challenge. Our itinerary for Acadia National Park can help immensely.
Make sure you take time to review our extensive blog on What to See and Do in Acadia National Park.
We've created blogs on many of our favorite hikes, including Hiking the Beehive Trail, Hiking the Bubbles Trail and the incredible hike on the Precipice Trail (for those a bit more daring).
Make sure you get back and send us a photo, so we can make a vintage-style travel poster for you!
When you get back from your trip, send us one or more of your photos and we'll make up one of custom, vintage-style travel posters for you. We've served up thousands of these to customers and would love to work with you!


Share the Joy of Hachi!
Whether you're looking for a special gift or your own Hachi token, these limited-edition Hachi treasures serve as lasting reminders of his loyalty and love.
Keep Hachi close to your heart.
Hachiko is just one symbol of the strength, beauty and resistance of animals. This moving anthology of delicate Japanese poetry is a tribute to all animals, and the people who are devoted to their protection and welfare.
After the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster of March 21, 2011, the Japanese government wouldn't allow residents to rescue their left-behind pets. It was deemed a health risk.
Most of the house cats and dogs perished of starvation, but some survived by living off the land. Compassionate individuals would track paw prints in snow in hopes of helping these abandoned pets. Rescuers found horses, severely traumatized, wandering on the beach. Survival instincts are strong. Some emancipated ostriches, left on their own, were found to have laid eggs despite barely being alive. Faithful dogs, waited outside their homes, hoping for their owners return.
Mayumi Itoh's "Haikus of All Seasons VII – Fauna" volume is dedicated to these victims and wildlife in general. The subjects for this passionate anthology embrace one of the seven major themes of haiku: fauna, and is dedicated to the animal victims of the East Japan Great Earthquake and Tsunami, the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster of March 2011, other natural and manmade disasters – to all wildlife.
This anthology of delicate Japanese poetry is a tribute to the people who have devoted themselves to the protection and welfare of animals.
Hachiko is just one symbol of the strength, beauty and resistance of animal. Tragically, many others continue to suffer at the hands of us humans.
Mayumi perfectly captures the fragile existence of living creatures and their symbiotic relationships with humans – against the sometimes stark, oftentimes breathtaking beauty of nature through the four seasons.
A tender collection of thoughts that will warm your heart and elevate your spirit.
Our community is bonded by friendship, loyalty and forever love with our Furry Friends. Share your pup's stories, learn how your "best friend" thinks, and find support through pet loss and more.
© 2017 – 2018 by Vicki Shigekuni Wong.
For tips on living the Hachi Life, join our Hachi-Hearted Community and get a copy of my FREE guide "7 Ways You Can (And Should) Be More Like Your Dog." We can all learn from the innate wisdom of our animal friends!
Don't wait for life to pass you by!


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Humedica organizes distribution of aid supplies for African refugees in Sicily
Humedica
They arrive in overloaded boats, unprotected, bringing with them only the hope for a better life – the African refugees' passage to Europe resembles a long odyssey over the open Mediterranean Sea, to which not all of them survive.
Those who arrive at the Italian coast will, first of all, go to one of the overcrowded reception camps. These are places, which make their previous hopes fade away and put a hard reality into the foreground.
The camp near the small Sicilian town Mineo is one of these places. Behind a high fence, there are about 4,000 people, most of them African men who have left their families back in Somalia, Eritrea or Sudan. In fact, the camp offers space only for 2,000 persons. It is very crowded and uncomfortable.
Enos Nolli has already had contact to the refugees for a long time and in the midst of all this desolation his commitment catches on. Together with his staff, the head of the Italian organization GiM – Gioventù in Missione – he cares for these people, eats with them and has rented a flat in the center of Mineo, in order to be able to distribute urgently needed clothes and shoes to the needy. Moreover, the refugees can use a free internet access there, to keep in touch with their families.
In cooperation with Jugend mit einer Mission (JMEM) (Youth with a mission- YWAM)) from Hurlach in Upper Bavaria, humedica has supported Enos Nolli's efforts for three years already, by sending and distributing aid supplies.
Some weeks ago, a team of six set out again for Sicily. Their baggage: about 600 pairs of shoes, 50 sleeping bags as well as 20 blankets and bibles in Tigrinya, which is the language mainly spoken in Eritrea.
During their contacts with the African refugees in Mineo, the German helpers got an insight into their circumstances. The frustration about the long stay in the reception camp is becoming clear.
Most of the men have been there for more than seven months and want to leave at last. They want to leave Italy and go to one of the rich European countries like Germany or France. They don't know what is awaiting them there, but everything is better than the life in the camp, they say.
Besides the refugee camp in Mineo, the German JMEM-team also visits the town Ragusa, where in the course of a little celebration, further aid supplies could be distributed to the African refugees.
Here, too, the men talk about their desire for a permanent home and about the strain of the separation from their families and friends. But knowing that there are people who think of them and who help them with all their heart, gave new perspective and hope for the future to these uprooted people.
This help could become possible not least through the generous support by German companies like the company Deichmann SE. For the recent distribution on Sicily, chairman Heinrich Deichmann donated about 600 pairs of new shoes for the African refugees, who most of the time own nothing but the clothes they are wearing when they arrive in Europe.
And this hasn't been the first help of the long-established company from Essen. Already in 2012, Deichmann SE offered 50,000 Euros worth of shoes for the distribution on Sicily to humedica.
It is this kind of fulfillment of social responsibility, together with charitable commitment of organizations like Jugend mit einer Mission which clears the way for the humedica supply assistance.
Please become part of this important branch of humanitarian aid, too, and support humedica with your company or as a private person. Your donation will in each case find its direct way to the people, like the African refugees in Sicily. Thank you very much!
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Sudan + 1 more
IOM Flash Appeal Nothern Ethiopia Crisis - November 2020 - April 2021 I Published on 14 January 2021
Early warning system helps farmers survive floods and droughts
AMISOM donates desks, food and medical supplies to residents of Elwak town in Somalia's Gedo region
Sudan: Eastern Sudan Tunaydba Camp Overview Map (as of 27 December 2020)


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BMW purists will love the 2022 2 Series Coupe
The all-new BMW 2 Series Coupe is coming soon
BMW May 17, 2021 - 3:16 PM
BMW purists will have to live with the fact that most compact cars from their favorite marque are front-wheel drive. It started with the 2 Series Active Tourer, and it since expanded to the 1 Series sedan and hatchback, the 2 Series Gran Tourer, and the 2 Series Gran Coupe.
The brand's die-hard fans can breathe a sigh of relief this time. That's because BMW confirmed that the next 2 Series Coupe will retain its rear-wheel-drive layout. That means what you'll get is a junior version of the 4 Series Coupe. It's not out yet but the folks at BMW said it's coming around Summer 2021 in Europe. That means we're looking at a launch date between June to September.
BMW promises a lot of things about the upcoming 2 Series Coupe. They say it will have the spirit of the 02 Series that formed the foundation of the 3 Series. You can think of it as the spiritual successor of BMW's first sports compact two-door in some ways. They also say it will be one of their most driver-focused models.
What makes the new 2 Series unique is its chassis. It's the only compact BMW in the range that is driven from the rear wheels. It adapts the new modular rear-wheel-drive architecture dubbed the CLAR (or OKL) platform. With that in mind, the upcoming compact coupe sits in a shortened 3 and 4 Series chassis.
Manufacturers don't usually spill any details when they preview a model, but BMW did that to give its fans a bit of an appetizer. They released a few specs of the top-spec model dubbed the M240i xDrive. It will come with a turbocharged 3.0-liter, TwinPower Turbo inline-six engine used in the M440i xDrive. It's good for 374 PS, just like its bigger and more luxurious stablemate. Since BMW prides itself on rear-wheel drive, we reckon it will have a two-wheel-drive model for those who want a raw driving experience.
It's exciting news to come out of Bavaria, and it should be an enthusiast's delight. However, the little teaser makes us excited for the next-gen M2 and M2 Competition. BMW didn't mention anything about it yet, but it should come a few months after the standard 2 Series Coupe launch.
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TransAct casino sales down 29 pct in 2Q
Aug 05, 2016 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News
Slot machine printer specialist TransAct Technologies Inc reported casino and gaming equipment sales of US$5.2 million for the second quarter of 2016, down by 29 percent from the prior-year period.
This was the fourth consecutive quarter of casino and gaming equipment sales decline for TransAct as measured in year-on-year terms. TransAct's casino and gaming product segment includes ticket printers for gaming machines.
Revenue from the segment was negatively affected by lower year-on-year sales of domestic and international printers, "as well as no new installations of the company's Epicentral software system compared with one new domestic installation in the prior-year period," the firm said in a statement issued on Thursday.
"In casino and gaming, our focus remains on growing share in the face of the industry's overall choppiness," said Bart Shuldman, chairman and chief executive of TransAct, in a statement.
"Domestic demand for our gaming device printers remains largely stable and international demand – while challenged through the first half of the year – is showing some signs of growing… thus far in the third quarter," said the company's CEO.
"In addition, we made substantial progress on two previously disclosed implementations of our Epicentral software system that we continue to expect will go live later in the year," added Mr Shuldman.
The company said that it has had a lot of interest from Macau casino operators in its Epicentral print system. Epicentral is a computer software-based system that works in conjunction with TransAct's Epic 950 ticket printer. The latter product is already installed in many slot machines in Asia.
TransAct's total net sales revenue for the second quarter of 2016 – including non-gaming related segments – was US$14.8 million, down 14.1 percent in year-on-year terms. Casino and gaming sales were the main revenue contributor, accounting for 35.2 percent of the total.
Net income in the three months to June 30 was US$753,000, down 45.7 percent compared to US$144,000 in the prior-year period. It was still an improvement of 20.5 percent from the first quarter of 2016.
"Our accomplishments in the second quarter of 2016 and to-date this year are in line with our expectations and we continue to be optimistic about our prospects for a successful 2016," said Mr Shuldman.
TransAct on Monday announced its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.08 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 15 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 19.
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title: TAP to Portugal
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  - airlines
  - reviews
date: '2016-10-31 10:00:00 -0600'
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## Grade

C.

## Would I fly with them again?

I'm pretty lukewarm about it, but yeah, I would.

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## Review

![TAP Portugal logo]({{site.baseurl}}/images/2016/10/31-tap-to-portugal/tap-logo.png)

[TAP Portugal](http://www.flytap.com) is Portugal's flag carrier airline and is part of the [Star Alliance](http://www.staralliance.com/en/member-airlines). I paid $260 for my one-way ticket from Marrakesh to Lisbon.

To get to the Marrakesh airport, I decided to take a city bus. I allocated a ton of time to prepare for the worst, but it was actually pretty easy. I found the bus stop for line 11 just north of the Koutoubia Mosque.

![Clearly marked bus stop]({{site.baseurl}}/images/2016/10/31-tap-to-portugal/bus-stop.jpg)

After waiting ten minutes, a bus pulled up, and I paid the driver 4 Dh for a ticket. I confirmed with him that the bus does go to airport. We passed by the large parks just east of the airport along the way. As we approached, I gestured to him if a stop was the one. He wagged his finger no and motioned that the next one would be better. When we arrived, he also indicated that I should walk straight ahead and turn right. Very helpful! The entire trip took 15 minutes. I could've waited for [Snack Amir](/tasting-on-marrakesh#snack-amir) to open to get some lunch. :cry: It took about ten minutes to walk from the bus stop to the airport entrance, at which point you have to wait in line to run your bags through security to enter the departures area.

![Airport roof]({{site.baseurl}}/images/2016/10/31-tap-to-portugal/airport.jpg)

The information screens said the check-in desks for my flight were five and six, but it turned out not to reflect reality because they were checking in people going to the Canary Islands. I spent 30 minutes exploring the departures area, which involved getting some [Moroccan pastries](/tasting-on-marrakesh#patisserie-marocaine) and filling out a boarding form that is required before going through security check. When I looked at the screen again, it said 5, 6, 30 and 31, but only 30 and 31 were for my flight. It took five minutes to wait in line and to get my boarding pass. The staff didn't weigh my backpack or ask for a seat preference, but I was assigned seat 1B.

Coming prepared with the filled-out boarding form allowed me to go through the faster security line and not have through the full body scan. I did have to take out my liquids and tablet. After walking through the metal detector, a female officer patted me down very thoroughly. Then passport control took a total of ten minutes. My passport was checked again immediately after passport control, which seemed extraneous.

My gate hadn't been assigned when I arrived at the waiting area, so I walked around to survey the food options. Everything beyond security has prices in euros, and everything is even more expensive than the deli in the departures area. There's only one place that serves hot food, and their tagines are 120-160 Dh! :rage: Instead, I ate all of my Moroccan sweets that I got in the departures area. At least there's a free wifi in the waiting area.

Only 30 minutes before departure did the gate assignment come out. About 15 minutes later, we boarded a shuttle bus to reach the plane. The entrance is in the back of the plane, so I had to walk all the way to the front to reach my seat. Additionally, I was in an emergency row, so I had to put all my stuff in an overhead bin in the row behind me.

![Ticket to fly]({{site.baseurl}}/images/2016/10/31-tap-to-portugal/ticket.jpg)

We took off five minutes after our scheduled departure time. About 30 minutes after take-off, the stewardesses started passing out half sandwiches of cheese and lettuce and drinks. Thank goodness I held out and didn't succumb to being scammed by the airport restaurants.

![Better than nothing]({{site.baseurl}}/images/2016/10/31-tap-to-portugal/sandwich.jpg)

There were no entertainment options or power outlets, but given that the flight was only two hours, I was okay with that. We landed 15 minutes late, and another 15 minutes went by before we got off the plane and onto another shuttle. There was no line at passport control, and everything went smoothly. The officer asked if this was my first time in Europe. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: I don't think he looked inside my passport before he asked that silly question.